1. Translate the equation p=8mn into a variation statement.

a. p varies directly as m and n where 8 is the constant of variation.
b. p varies inversely as m and n where 8 is the constant of variation.
c. p varies directly as m and inversely as n where 8 is the constant of variation.
d. p varies jointly as m and n where 8 is the constant of variation.​